Spectacular war re-enactment to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day

It will take place at 1pm in the grounds of St James’ Church on Saturday, June 1 and will feature a performance from a Lone Piper from the world famous Accrington Pipe Band. The re-enactment will showcase a battle between the Germans and the Americans, including parachutes draping from trees, a machine gun nest plus military vehicles and many surprises along the way.

A WWII jeep will also be in attendance for visitors to take a selfie with, while popular estate agents Pendle Hill Properties will be returning to the festival with their Candy Bomber commemoration, handing out 250 Hershey bars and 250 parachutists on a first come first served basis from 2pm, to celebrate the famous Candy Bomber, Col. Gail Seymour Halvorsen, an American pilot who gained fame for dropping candy to German children during the Berlin airlift of 1948.

With more than 60 stalls to choose from, the food will celebrate the very best of Lancashire produce including a new ‘Farm to Plate’ offering courtesy of BBC Radio Lancashire presenter, Stephen Lowe. “Not only are we hosting our popular re-enactment, but we have 1940s singers, an incredible Spitfire flight simulator, a competition to involve primary school children from across Hyndburn and much more!”

Accrington

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Yorkshire community group knits incredible life-sized tank to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-DayA community group has knitted a life-sized tank to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Source: The Yorkshire Post - 🏆 39. / 66 Read more »

Edinburgh concert to mark D-Day 80th anniversaryScotland’s Salute: A Tribute to D-Day 80, will be held at the Usher Hall.
Source: Observer_Owl - 🏆 18. / 72 Read more »

Edinburgh concert to mark D-Day 80th anniversaryScotland’s Salute: A Tribute to D-Day 80, will be held at the Usher Hall.
Source: Glasgow_Times - 🏆 76. / 59 Read more »

D-Day fallen remembered with 1,475 silhouette statues for 80th anniversaryMore than 1,000 volunteers and 80 different groups, including teams of Scouts and Guides and Women's Institute members, have helped the project.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

Day One of Grand National: Spectacular Start to the Biggest Horse Racing EventThe first day of the Grand National witnessed a massive turnout of horse racing enthusiasts from all over the country and beyond. Attendees praised both Aintree and the wider Liverpool region, highlighting the excitement and warm reception they experienced.
Source: EchoWhatsOn - 🏆 74. / 59 Read more »

Farm in Powys is keen to encourage older visitors for special day outA couple from Welshpool have decided to offer a farm day out with a difference – for grown-ups only!
Source: ShropshireStar - 🏆 98. / 51 Read more »